Job Summary
This is an opportunity to be part of the foundational team, helping to build a boutique academy from the ground up—shaping systems, culture, and daily standards.
What we are looking for:
- European resident (eligible to work and travel within Europe)
- Experience within the ITF pathway (juniors → Futures/Challengers)
- High playing level (strong national / ITF level background). Bonus not essential.
- Fluent English Essential (Italian, Russian, Chinese, Spanish bonus)
Venue and Company description
World-class facility: 10 courts, 6 hardcourt, 4 clay, pro gym, recovery facilities, cafe, housing for players, swimming pool and pro shop.
Job duties and responsibilities
Communication & Team Culture
- Excellent communicator with:
- Players (clarity, authority, trust)
- Parents (professionalism, transparency)
- Team (alignment with academy vision)
- Strong team-first mentality
- No ego - aligned with building something long-term, engage with your players over their careers. Character & Lifestyle Fit
Ambition & Vision Alignment
- Motivated by: Building an elite environment
- Long-term growth, not short-term jobs, is here for the duration of a player's growth
- See themselves as part of a project, not just an employee, with the growth of the program, so will incentives grow
- Friendly, easy to work with, and enjoys being part of a team.
- Brings great positive energy.
- Open minded to individuals, respects players' lifestyle choices.
Flexibility & Travel
- Comfortable with: Traveling for National/TE/ITF/ATP tournaments
- Irregular schedules (competition blocks, camps)
- Adaptable across: Different cultures, Open-minded
- High-performance environments with pressure.
Pressure & Performance Environment
- Thrives under: Competitive pressure
- High expectations from players, parents, and the development team
- Brings solutions, not problems
- Works with autonomy.
Conditions and environment
- World-class facility: 10 courts, 6 hard courts, 4 clay, pro gym, recovery facilities, cafe, housing for players, swimming pool, and pro shop.
- Starting wages are 25 hours a week with the ability to add more hours and incentives to increase wages with more players.
- Brand new facility with a vision-minded owner.
- Prime location in Lake Como, 35 minutes from MXP international airport.
- Central Europe location with stable weather
- All year-round training.
- Discounts to Wellness services and free use of the recovery and Gym.
- Incentives for bringing players who suit the program with them.
Candidate qualifications and skills
Professional Competencies:
Technical & Tactical Expertise
- Strong understanding of: Modern stroke production
- Biomechanics and movement patterns
- Match play strategy (especially junior → pro transition)
- Ability to: Identify technical inefficiencies quickly
- Build structured development plans with the team.
- Adapt coaching to different player profiles
- Essential ability to connect to the player.
Self-Awareness & Growth Mindset
- Clearly understands: Their coaching strengths, their limitations/development areas.
- Open to: Feedback from the head coach
- Continuous learning (systems, analytics, methodology)
- Happy to share experience and have an opinion on development, be proactive.
